Chef Chip Dunham Shares Memphis’ Original Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Shrimp & Grits

Chef Chip Dunham, The Grove Grill in Memphis, TN 

“Why is it important for a Southern host or hostess to know how to prepare shrimp and grits? First of all, the dish is easy to prepare,” explains Chef Chip Dunham of The Grove Grill in Memphis, TN, of one of his most popular menu items. “It’s also versatile. Shrimp and grits can be served for brunch, lunch and dinner parties! It is trendy without being pretentious and is becoming a staple Southern comfort food.” We love it for entertaining, because it’s an elegant dish that works well for both a small dinner party and on a buffet for a large group.

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Memphis’s Original Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Chef Chip Dunham, The Grove Grill in Memphis, TN

This staple Southern dish is a coastal comfort food. Creamy grits are topped with saucy and flavorful shrimp.

4.67 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Course Brunch, Entrée, Main

Cuisine American, American/Southern, Southern

Servings 8

Calories 335 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 pounds shrimp 16 to 20 count per pound, peeled
• 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 tablespoons minced garlic
• 4 ounces diced Tasso ham
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs parsley, thyme, rosemary and basil
• 4 ounces dry white wine
• 8 ounces shrimp stock
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons chopped scallions
• Salt to taste
• 1 recipe speckle heart grits recipe follows

Instructions

 

• Pre-heat a large skillet to medium-high heat.
• Toss the shrimp in the Cajun seasoning.
• Add the oil to the skillet.
• Add the garlic, Tasso ham, and shrimp to pan. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the fresh herbs and wine. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the shrimp stock and bring to a boil.
• Portion the grits into 4 to 6 large bowls and place equal portions of shrimp into each bowl on top of grits.
• Return the pan to stove top and bring to a simmer. Reduce by up to ½ volume.
• Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter.
• Pour the sauce evenly over the top of each bowl of Shrimp & Grits. Garnish with chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 204mgSodium: 451mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 909IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Brunch, Shrimp

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Speckle Heart Grits

Chef Chip Dunham, The Grove Grill in Memphis, TN

These creamy grits are packed with flavor, making the perfect vessel for juicy and saucy shrimp.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course A main or side dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups milk
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup stone ground grits
• Salt to taste
• Tabasco sauce to taste

Instructions

 

• Combine 2 cups of the stock (reserve 1 cup stock), the milk, and butter in a pot and bring to a simmer.
• Add the grits and cook for 5 minutes while stirring constantly.
• Place the grits in a double boiler and cook for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Add additional stock while cooking to adjust to desired consistency.
• Season with salt and Tabasco sauce to taste (take care not to over salt).

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 264mgPotassium: 286mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 427IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 1mg

Keyword grits, Heart, Speckle

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Bon appétit!

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